Rio Rollins Tachibana
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 4, 2011 – March 29, 2011
- Season
- Winter 2011
- Source
- Other source
- Director
- Takao Kato
- Music
- Atsushi Umebori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
- Also known as
- Rio - Rainbow Gate, Rio - Rainbow Gate!, Rio - Rainbow Gate!: Reshuffle
- Score across sites
- 5.66/10
- Official site
- riorainbowgate.com
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist79%Gambling79%Primarily Female Cast79%Poker73%Tanned Skin60%Work50%Kuudere20%Twins20%Robots20%
overview details
Synopsis
The "Howard Resort Hotel" is an entertainment destination where people gather from around the world to grab huge fortunes. In the casino is a beautiful female dealer named Rio Rollins, known far and wide as the "Goddess of Victory". In order to approach closer to her mother, one of history's greatest dealers, she does battle to gather up the legendary cards called "gates". Those who gather all 13 gate cards are presented with the title MVCD (Most Valuable Casino Dealer), proof that they are a top dealer. Set in a vast resort, an exciting battle begins with rival dealers that'll take your breath away! Throw in some "supreme comedy" and a story that makes you cry when you least expect it, these cute and sexy girls will explode off your screen! With everyone's cheer of "Leave it to Rio!", Lady Luck'll be with you, too!
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Rio: Rainbow Gate!?
Only if you enjoy comedy and ecchi, especially stories with female protagonist, gambling, primarily female cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 14% of 2.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #88 most popular anime of 2011.
20.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Takao Kato
- Series composition
- Mayori Sekijima
- Character design
- Hisashi Shimura
- Music
- Atsushi Umebori
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Rio: Rainbow Gate! Special
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Sekai to Issho ni Mawarou yo!” by Ayana Taketatsu & Marina Inoue & Youko Hikasa
Endings (1)
- ED1“Miracle☆Chance” by Ultra-Prism
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Rio: Rainbow Gate!
Rio: Rainbow Gate! FAQ
How many episodes does Rio: Rainbow Gate! have?
Rio: Rainbow Gate! has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Rio: Rainbow Gate!?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Rio: Rainbow Gate! finished?
Yes. Rio: Rainbow Gate! has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of Rio: Rainbow Gate!?
No sequel is listed for Rio: Rainbow Gate! as of October 2026.
Is Rio: Rainbow Gate! based on a other source?
Yes. Rio: Rainbow Gate! adapts the other source.
Who sings the opening of Rio: Rainbow Gate!?
The opening, "Sekai to Issho ni Mawarou yo!", is performed by Ayana Taketatsu & Marina Inoue & Youko Hikasa.